Dermatological surgery is a specialized branch of dermatology that involves surgical procedures aimed at diagnosing, treating or improving various skin conditions, growths, tumours and cosmetic concerns. These surgical interventions are performed by dermatologists who have received additional training in surgical techniques. Dermatological surgery encompasses a wide range of procedures, including skin biopsies; excision, the surgical removal of growths, cysts, lipomas and skin cancers; Mohs micrographic surgery, a specialized technique for removing skin cancers layer by layer, minimizing the damage to healthy tissue; laser surgery for the removal of tattoos, birthmarks, blood vessels and certain skin lesions; cryosurgery (i.e. the use of liquid nitrogen) to destroy or remove abnormal tissue; electrosurgery; scar revision; skin grafts and flaps; liposuction; hair transplantation and cosmetic procedures such as facelifts and blepharoplasty. Dermatological surgery aims to improve the health and appearance of the skin while minimizing scarring and ensuring optimal cosmetic outcomes.
Dr Tashmeeta Ahad is helping to push the boundaries of modern dermatology. Based in Vancouver, she is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia and a clinician-scientist at the Photomedicine Institute, where her work spans photosensitivity disorders, laser and phototherapy, and innovative optical biopsy techniques for skin cancer monitoring.
In this Future Leader 2025 Q&A, Dr Ahad shares how her global training journey, early mentors, and the visual complexity of dermatology have shaped her career—and why imaging technologies are opening new possibilities for patient care.
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